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Fern Forest and Blue Grotto Loop Trail Run FKT
- Distance: 6.03 km.
- Time: 0h 33m 46s.
- in Drakensberg Trail Running
This is a circular trail run starting at the boom below Drakensberg Canopy Tours (situated opposite the Drakensberg Sun - where the old Cathkin Park Hotel used to be) going up through Fern Forest and then down to Blue Grotto waterfall and pools. You then run through an indigenous forest and... -
Mnweni Marathon
- Distance: 36.98 km.
- Time: 4h 41m 00s.
- in Drakensberg Trail Running
The Mnweni marathon is a 38 km trail run that starts at the Mnweni Cultural and Hiking Centre and ascends 1800m up the Mnweni Pass to the top of the Drakensberg, traverses for a short stretch through Lesotho and the source of the Orange River, before descending the Rockeries Pass and back to the... -
Cathedral Peak Trail Run FKT
- Distance: 17.96 km.
- Time: 2h 19m 33s.
- in Drakensberg Trail Running
Cathedral Peak is a mountain in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is a 3 004 m high free standing mountain in the Drakensberg. The mountain is also known as Mponjwana by the local Amangwane people. Cathedral Peak is part of the Cathedral Ridge which is at right angles to the main range. -
Sterkhorn (Mount Memory) Trail Run FKT
- Distance: 16.11 km.
- Time: 1h 59m 53s.
- in Drakensberg Trail Running
Sterkhorn (Mount Memory) is in the Monks Cowl area. At the top you will find the M.O.T.H memory cross. For very fit and experienced hikers / trail runners Sterkhorn can be reached on a day hike. -
Bannerman Hut Pass Circular Route
- Distance: 29.65 km.
- Time: 0h 00m 00s.
- in Drakensberg Overnight Hikes
If you only ever do one overnight hiking trip in the Drakensberg then this is at the top of the list. The hike to Bannerman Hut on day one is 10km and a climb, most people will be fine. Sleep in relative luxury and in the morning hike up Bannerman Pass. You have plenty time to get to the top and... -
Bannerman Hut via Langalibalele Ridge
- Distance: 14.91 km.
- Time: 0h 00m 00s.
- in Drakensberg Day Hikes
The long way to get to Bannerman Hut, 14km's, 609m uphill most of which is in the 1st half of the hike, its pretty flat thereafter. The views from Bannerman Hut and the relative luxury of the hut overnight will make the hike worth while. -
Bannerman Pass
- Distance: 2.37 km.
- Time: 0h 00m 00s.
- in Drakensberg Passes
Bannerman hut at the bottom of this pass makes this a very popular pass. It is short and fun to do especially if you are new to the Drakensberg. Bannerman cave can be found over the summit ridge to the south. The pass is 3 km long and 822 up from Bannerman Hut. On the way up the pass (1.8km) you... -
Giants Castle to Bannerman Hut
- Distance: 9.98 km.
- Time: 0h 00m 00s.
- in Drakensberg Day Hikes
A 10 km hike, mostly uphill to the best overnight hut in the Drakensberg. The hike starts at the day picnic spot at Giants Castle. A short downhill and then a mostly gentle climb for about 4km's. The last 5km's are along the contours to the Hut, enjoy the views on the way. The sunrise that awaits...
